NCT05789485 · Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
A Study on the Effects of Exercise on Side Effects From Treatment for Gastrointestinal Cancers
What this study is about
The purpose of this study is to find the level of aerobic exercise (AT) that is practical, is safe, and has positive effects on the body that may reduce the side effects of therapy. The study will also look at the way the body responds to exercise and whether there are differences in treatment.
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The purpose of this study is to find the level of aerobic exercise (AT) that is practical, is safe, and has positive effects on the body that may reduce the side effects of therapy. The study will also look at the way the body responds to exercise and whether there are differences in treatment.
Interventions
BEHAVIORAL
structured treadmill walking
Three doses of AT (i.e., 90, 150, or 300 mins/week) will be tested. All doses will consist of individualized walking delivered up to 7 times per week delivered throughout treatment.
Primary outcome measures
proportion of patients achieving (ratio of delivered to planned treatment) RDI ≥ 90%
Time frame: 5 years
RDI (%) will be calculated as the ratio of delivered to planned dose intensity (delivered dose intensity/planned dose intensity).
Who can participate
This study lists these criteria on ClinicalTrials.gov. A study coordinator reviews eligibility during screening — this page does not determine whether you qualify.
Inclusion criteria
- Aged ≥18 years
- Diagnosed with colorectal or esophago/gastric solid tumors as defined by one of the following:
- Histological confirmation
- As per standard of care imaging
- Scheduled to receive neoadjuvant chemotherapy or chemotherapy for newly diagnosed metastatic disease
- Performing ≤90 minutes of structured moderate-intensity or strenuous-intensity exercise per week, as evaluated by self-report
- Willingness to comply with all study-related procedures
- Cleared for exercise participation as per screening clearance via the Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire
Exclusion criteria
- Enrollment onto any other lifestyle interventional investigational study, except interventions determined by the PI not to confound study outcomes
- Receiving treatment for any other diagnosis of invasive cancer
- Mental impairment leading to inability to cooperate
- Any other condition or intercurrent illness that, in the opinion of the investigator, makes the subject
Where
- Hartford, Connecticut
- Basking Ridge, New Jersey
- Middletown, New Jersey
- Montvale, New Jersey
- Commack, New York
- Harrison, New York
- New York, New York
- Rockville Centre, New York
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Frequently asked questions
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Is it safe to participate?
Clinical trials follow strict safety guidelines and ethical standards. Trials must be reviewed and approved, and participants are closely monitored by medical professionals throughout the study. You can withdraw at any time if you choose.
Will I be compensated?
Many clinical trials offer compensation for your time, travel expenses, and inconvenience. The specific compensation varies by study and will be discussed during the screening process. All study-related medical care is typically provided at no cost to participants.
Will I receive a placebo instead of treatment?
When effective treatment exists, participants typically receive either the standard treatment plus the study intervention, or the standard treatment plus placebo. You would not be denied effective care. Placebos are primarily used when no proven treatment is available, or in addition to standard care. Your trial consent form will clearly explain what treatments you may receive.
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Data: ClinicalTrials.gov · synced Jun 22, 2026 · Source of record for eligibility and locations